EP0328849A2
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Use of a racemic mixture of alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-1-6-mannitol and alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-1-6-sorbitol in a sugarless low-moisture absorbing chewing gum composition
Assignee: Warner Lambert Co LLC
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Filing: 1988-12-19
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2008-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A sugarless, anhydrous chewing gum composition and confectionery coated chewing gum product having low-moisture pick-up and a firm texture which facilitates coating thereof, e.g., a confectionery coating over a pelletized gum form. The composition includes gum base in an amount of from about 18% to about 75% by weight, and a low-moisture pick-up bulking agent which both inhibits moisture pick-up and provides enhanced firmness and texture to the final composition. Preferably, the low-moisture pick-up bulking agent is the isomalt PALATINIT TM .
Inventors
- 👤 Subraman Rao Cherukuri
- 👤 Steven Michael Faust
- 👤 Daniel Anthony Orlandi
- 👤 Francisco Zamudio-Tena
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:58
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23G4/10; A23G4/18; A23G4/20; A23V; A23V2002/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A sugarless low-moisture absorbing chewing gum composition comprising in weight percent: (a) a gum base in an amount of about 10 to about 75%; (b) a low-moisture pick-up (non-hygroscopic) bulking agent in an amount sufficient to provide a textural firmness which remains stable over time and having substantially no moisture pick-up and providing an improved structural gum surface for confectionery coating; and (c) a high-intensity sweetener.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A sugarless low-moisture absorbing chewing gum composition comprising in weight percent: (a) a gum base in an amount of about 10 to about 75%; (b) a low-moisture pick-up (non-hygroscopic) bulking agent in an amount sufficient to provide a textural firmness which remains stable over time and having substantially no moisture pick-up and providing an improved structural gum surface for confectionery coating; and (c) a high-intensity sweetener.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The gum composition of Claim 1 which further comprises a flavor component.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The gum composition of the Claims 1 or 2 wherein said bulking agent is an isomalt in an amount of from about 10% to about 70% by weight of said composition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The gum composition of Claim 3 wherein said isomalt is an racemix mixture of alpha-D-glucopyranosyl, 1,6-mannitol and 1,6-sorbitol included in an amount of from about 28% to about 60% by weight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The gum composition according to anyone of the Claims 1 to 4 wherein said glycerin is included in an amount of from about 0% to about 18% based on the weight of the gum composition, and preferably is included in an amount of from about 2% to about 14% by weight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The chewing gum composition according to anyone of the Claims 1 to 5 wherein said high intensity sweetener is included in an amount of from about 0.05 to about 3.0% based on weight.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The chewing gum composition according to anyone of the Claims 1 to 6 wherein said flavor component is present in an amount of from about 0.05 to about 3.0% by weight.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The chewing gum composition according to anyone of the Claims 1 to 7 wherein there is optionally included a sugar alcohol in the amount of up to about 67%.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
74 words
A confectionery coated chewing gum product comprising: (a) a chewing gum composition comprising a sugarless low-moisture absorbing chewing gum composition comprising a gum base, a low-moisture pick-up (non-hygroscopic) bulking agent in an amount sufficient to provide a textural firmness which remains stable over time and having substantially no moisture pick-up and providing an improved structural gum surface for coating a high-intensity sweetener; and (b) a hard shell confectionery coating on said chewing gum composition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
74 words
A confectionery coated chewing gum product comprising: (a) a chewing gum composition comprising a sugarless low-moisture absorbing chewing gum composition comprising a gum base, a low-moisture pick-up (non-hygroscopic) bulking agent in an amount sufficient to provide a textural firmness which remains stable over time and having substantially no moisture pick-up and providing an improved structural gum surface for coating a high-intensity sweetener; and (b) a hard shell confectionery coating on said chewing gum composition.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The chewing gum confectionery product of Claim 9 wherein said coating is a sugarless coating.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The chewing gum confectionery product of Claim 9 wherein said bulking agent is an isomalt in an amount from about 18% to about 70% by weight of said chewing gum composition.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
The chewing gum confectionery product of Claim 11 wherein said isomalt is a racemic mixture of alpha-D-glucopyranosyl, 1,6-mannitol and 1,6-sorbitol included in an amount from about 28% to about 60% by weight of said composition.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The chewing gum confectionery product according to anyone of the Claims 9 to 12 wherein glycerin is included in an amount from about 0% to about 18% based on weight of the gum composition.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
Chewing gum confectionery product according to anyone of the Claims 9 to 13 wherein a sugar alcohol is included in an amount of up to about 58% by weight.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
36 words
The chewing gum confectionery product according to anyone of the Claims 9 to 14 wherein said high intensity sweetener is included in an amount from about 0.05 to 3.0% based on weight of said gum composition.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
The chewing gum confectionery product according to anyone of the Claims 9 to 15 further including a flavor component present in an amount from about 0.05 to 3.0% by weight of said gum composition.
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